Why I Want To Go To Stanford University

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Out of all the colleges I have researched, Chadron State, the University of Nebraska in Omaha, and Stanford University are my top three. Out of these three options, UNO is my safe school. I used to go to UNO for show choir competitions and, from what I saw, I love the campus. I also like how it is not too far away from home, but not close enough for my parents to come and spend every weekend with me. With that being said, there is a downfall to UNO. My dad went to college in Omaha and said that it wasn’t the safest place to go to college. I wouldn’t want my parents to worry every day about whether I’m safe or not. Stanford University is my dream school. Unfortunately, Stanford is located in California, which might be too far for me. I might not have the opportunity, or money, to travel to and from California to Beatrice on special occasions. …show more content…

If I decide I don’t want to go into that major, I’d have to transfer to a school that offers the major I would want, and I don’t intend to transfer colleges. There are, however, many great aspects about Stanford. Like how their student to faculty ratio is 4:1. I would having the opportunity to have smaller classes so the teacher could actually know my name and be able to recognize me when I go in for help. I would also like how competitive it is. Stanford could provide me with a challenge, and I always love a good challenge. The most realistic college for me is Chadron State. I like how Chadron offers a wide variety of majors so if I decide to not be a teacher, there are other options I would be interested in. Chadron also gives students the opportunity to study abroad. Studying abroad had been something I have looked into since last year. I think that it would be an amazing experience to travel to another country while still studying for your

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